EducationCalifornia State University, Northridge — nursing student (BSN coursework)

Notable personal detailsMarianne Shamma is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 36th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She has described herself as a Palestinian American community advocate and nurse, and has worked for Costco for about 14 years. She has been pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and has been described as a nursing student at California State University, Northridge. Her campaign has emphasized government accountability and human rights protections.